Water Types

Big Rivers:

We concentrate most of our efforts on the Colorado, Blue, Roaring Fork and South Platte drainages. The larger water allows for rods up to 8 weights tossing double bunnies, though 5 and 6’s are the norm. Our diverse permits allow us to be on the right water at right time. Fall Floats on the Colorado have some of the best light I’ve ever experienced.

Small Rivers:

The Big Thompson, The Saint Vrain, the Poudre, and the Clear Creek drainages come to mind as perfect examples. 3 to 6 weights work well. These ‘rivers’ fish really well at the 120-80 cfs level for excellent dry fly action. Longer pools, deeper cuts, and wider casting areas differentiate these waters from creeks.

Small Creeks:

Most of the Front Range is dotted with these little gems. This includes the Rocky Mountain National Park. Literally over a thousand miles of streams flow off the Divide in each direction. High stick dry, 1 – 3 weights are fine, 4-weights with wind. You can spend a lifetime just fishing these seasonal fisheries. We are the upper clear creek drainage’s only permitted outfitter. ‘It’ is just fascinating, the changes we see every year on these types of water.

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Reservoirs, Lakes, and Private Water:

We have some incredible opportunities for our clients this year on the Front Range. We have added a couple of private high mountain lakes with historic cabins for day trips and overnights. The dream stream and the reservoirs of South Park are now more easily accessed through our arrangements with a 19,000-acre ranch with great access and accommodations. Our warm water trips on metro reservoirs starting shortly after ice out in most years, and lasting till November in some years, have become a very popular trip. Summer Sunrise and Sunset trips off the skiff for Smallmouths avoid the crowds and put a smile on your face.